October Chapter Meeting - Finance Transformation

When:  Oct 15, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM (ET)
Associated with  Grand Rapids Chapter

Register today for the free October 15, 2024 chapter luncheon meeting featuring Chris Revnew, management consultant with Cohen & Company.

Every day, finance leaders receive pitches for technology solutions that promise to automate or optimize the finance and accounting function. But how can leaders cut through the noise to implement sustainable change while balancing limited resources against rapidly evolving digital technologies? Chris Revnew, management consultant with Cohen & Company, will discuss the current events, trends, and challenges surrounding the ongoing transformation in accounting and finance. This presentation will qualify for 1 hour of IMA CPE.

The meeting will be held at Bridgewater Place (333 Bridge Avenue NW, Grand Rapids). Please park on Level C and enter through the sliding doors. The chapter will provide parking passes to all chapter members and guests.

Attendee cost: FREE

11:30 AM – Doors open for early networking
12:00 PM – Lunch begins
12:15 PM – Presentation begins

Registration: Please register using the RSVP button at the bottom of the event page. If you encounter difficulty registering for this event, RSVP directly to Chuk Gottschall (cgottschall@pinnaclecpa.com).

About the Presenter

Chris Revnew
Manager, Management Consulting, Cohen & Company

Focusing on finance transformation, Chris has worked with a variety of organizations from startups and not-for-profits to private equity and Fortune 500 companies. Since he began his career with Cohen & Company in 2021, he has gained valuable experience implementing digital technologies to optimize financial close, consolidation, and reporting. Chris works with clients to support large-scale strategic initiatives, including acquisition diligence, integration, and digitization of the finance and accounting function. He understands clients’ unique situations by assessing challenges, prioritizing what is important to stakeholders and creating a roadmap forward to deliver results.

  • 2022 Workiva® Amplify presenter on private equity reporting transformation
  • Author and contributor to Cohen & Company’s blog
  • Leading fundraiser for ALS Association Northern Ohio Chapter 2023 Cleveland Marathon

Outside of work, Chris has a passion for aviation and pilots single-engine private aircraft. He played ice hockey from childhood through college and has grown to become an avid fitness enthusiast, including running multiple marathons and counting. Chris resides in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Grand Rapids IMA Chapter Board

Brian Braat, CPA, CGMA
Practice Director, Robert Half

Craig Siskonen, CMA
Controller, MED-1 Occupational Health System

Jan Hintze, CMA
Reimbursement Supervising Coordinator, Holland Hospital

Jennifer McMahan, CPA, CMA, MST
Partner, Crowe

Charles Gottschall, CPA, CMA, CSCA
Partner, Pinnacle CPA + Advisors

Anne Leighty
Partner, Phoenix Group

Grand Rapids IMA Strategic Partners

Crowe LLPDWH Corp.Grand River BankOVD InsuranceThe Phoenix Group LLCPinnacle CPA + AdvisorsRBS Wealth ManagementRobert Half

Location

Bridgewater Place
333 Bridge Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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